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a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a college of craftsmen dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of Appalachia
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Recent Examples of colleges
Our universities and colleges are among the best in the world at preparing quantum workers of all levels, having spent decades collaborating with industry to equip students with a precise blend of skills.
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David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Miami’s nine selections tied for the fourth-most among all colleges this year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Sankofa is located only a few minutes away from Howard University, one of the country’s most prestigious historically Black colleges, which has seen the likes of Thurgood Marshall, Toni Morrison, and Roberta Flack among many other legendary names pass through its corridors.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Height, who played for four colleges, could be bringing versatility to a 49ers defense.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Lee Hunter played for three colleges The Mobile, Alabama, native played for three universities.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
This is where new ideas — some developed at colleges and universities — are tested and worked on in a lab using digital tools that are commercially available.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Bernard spent time at three colleges.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Miami’s nine selections tied for the fourth-most among all colleges this year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Sankofa is located only a few minutes away from Howard University, one of the country’s most prestigious historically Black colleges, which has seen the likes of Thurgood Marshall, Toni Morrison, and Roberta Flack among many other legendary names pass through its corridors.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Height, who played for four colleges, could be bringing versatility to a 49ers defense.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Lee Hunter played for three colleges The Mobile, Alabama, native played for three universities.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
This is where new ideas — some developed at colleges and universities — are tested and worked on in a lab using digital tools that are commercially available.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Bernard spent time at three colleges.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trade during the Bronze Age significantly influenced the structures of early societies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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In winning consecutive Masters — a feat not accomplished since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 — McIlroy joins Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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During the first days of session, in both the House and Senate chambers a Republican announced that a sportsmen’s caucus would be meeting soon for breakfast, and that Cunningham would join them.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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